Microsoft Zune - Just call me a Zunie

My sixteen year old son got a new Zune and, since he owed me money, he gave me his old Zune. I have to tell you that Im actually an Apple iPod user, so the Zune seems a little complicated in caparison. I have a first generation iPod Nano, so Im not accustomed to having video capabilities on a hand-held device. But I'm getting used to it though I still havent used all of the available features.

My son put the first season of Heroes on it for me, and it is so much fun to watch it while Im waiting for him at his piano lesson or at the dentists office. Its also a wonderful gadget to take on a trip just dont forget your charger!

The Zune has an FM radio, plenty of storage for photos, and, of course, is also an MP3 player. The easiest way to have unlimited access to whatever music you want to download, is to sign up for a membership for $15.00 a month through Microsofts Zune Marketplace. This is called your Zune Pass and with it you can find T.V. shows, videos, and podcasts to download. Zune.net

Zunies (my name for Zune users) can share music and photos back and forth, though this is a feature I can't really comment on, as I haven't tried it yet. If Isent my son a picture of the full-to-brimming recycle bin, do you think he'd catch the hint?

The storage capacity of the Zune I have is 30 gigabytes. My sons is 80 gigabytes. Compared to my 4 gig iPod, I feel like Ill NEVER use all the space I have! But Im going to have fun trying!